Shadowing Practice: Speak German Like a Native: A2-B1 Shadowing with Easy German - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello and welcome to the shadowing.
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Hello and welcome to the shadowing.
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Let's start with shadowing.
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How do you find the winter in Berlin?
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It's easy.
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The winter.
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The winter.
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And the akkusativ.
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I find this winter so interesting.
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I find the winter blah blah.
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Okay?
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Not only winter, but also summer, summer and other other times.
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Or for example September, October, November, months.
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Or Saturdays, Monday, they all are masculine.
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They all are DER.
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How do you find DEN?
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How do you find the winter in Berlin?
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How do you find the winter in Berlin?
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We'll listen three times and then you have to repeat it as Janusz.
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After speaking.
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Okay?
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How do you find the winter in Berlin?
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Again.
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Again, please.
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Very good.
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Totally cool.
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Totally cool.
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Totally cool.
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Also, careful.
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Total.
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Total.
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The woman says not total.
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No, no, no, no. Total, total, total.
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Wie normal, normal, total, normal.
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Normal sagen wir nicht.
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Normal, normalerweise, normalerweise, normal, total, total, total geil.
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Total ist in dem Fall komplett, völlig, ganz und so weiter.
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Ja, total, total geil.
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and cool is here super fantastic perfect very good
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but careful cool has also a sexu's meaning sexy for example the woman here is really cool
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so careful that the lady is really sexy okay two different meanings Very cool Very cool Very cool Very cool
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Very cool Very cool Say it three times Very good
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Especially in the wind I think I think vor allem xviiir is datif vre ALM vre allym xviiir
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i'm not say mine vre allel warmi is winter vorallem is winter
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finde finde finde de ich? find ich in the Andorra we speak very rapidly find ich
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vorallem finde i vorallem finde i vorallem finde i
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vorallem finde i vreallem is winter find i vreallem is winter find i okay
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If you find the sentence a little bit complicated,
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long or difficult, then you can maybe repeat some parts of the sentence.
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I mean, instead of saying, especially can say, you can say,
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or, then, you can say,
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you can say, and then add a word to another.
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No more, we'll hear it and then you repeat it again.
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No more, again.
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Very good.
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I feel the same as I feel in the summer I feel like I feel in the summer
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I feel I feel the summer...
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No, snow...
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I feel the winter, I feel the winter...
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Like in the winter!
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Like in the winter, I feel the summer...
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And we'll see the last time...
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Like in the winter...
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I feel like I feel like I'm in the summer.
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Again.
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Again, please.
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Again, please.
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Very good.
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Really?
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Most of the time I like it.
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Really?
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Really?
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Oh no shit.
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Really?
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Really?
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I like it on the snow.
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Most of the time I like it on the snow.
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Most of the time I like it on the snow.
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The woman speaks very sweet.
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So, the most important thing I like to say is the snow.
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You understand?
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That's the structure.
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Most of the most important thing I like to say is the snow.
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Let's see.
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Let's see.
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Last time.
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I definitely like the snow.
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Repeat again.
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Again.
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Very good.
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I can recommend it.
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I can recommend it.
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I can recommend it.
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I recommend it.
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I recommend it.
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What do you recommend?
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I would like to recommend you Akkusativ.
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Okay, Empfehlen hat nicht nur Akkusativ, sondern auch Dativ.
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Was wir empfehlen, was wir empfehlen, als eine Antwort auf was steht Akkusativ.
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Akkusativ ist die Antwort auf was.
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Also, ich empfehle dir Dresden.
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Du kannst Dresden besuchen.
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Das ist eine schöne Stadt.
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Okay, also Dresden ist Akkusativ.
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I would like to recommend you Dresden.
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Also, dir is Dativ.
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Here, back to our sentence.
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I can only recommend everyone.
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I can only recommend everyone.
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Everyone.
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Everyone.
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We also have said everyone.
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Also, every day.
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Every day.
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I can only recommend everyone.
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I can only recommend everyone.
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I can recommend it.
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I can recommend it.
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Wow, that's very difficult.
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Again, that's also difficult for me.
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I can recommend it.
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Yeah, very good.
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Can I recommend it?
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Let's say it.
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Can I recommend it?
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I'll say it three times.
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Very good.
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I can recommend it.
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Yeah, of course, I'm always going to go out.
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In the winter I'm always going to go home and I'm going to make a tea or something, if it's just cold.
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But actually, no. Wow, that's super.
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That's not a good idea.
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What's going on with you?
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Also, yeah, again, guys.
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Guys, I can recommend it.
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Of course, in the summer I'm out of the way, but in the winter I'm at home and I'm at home.
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Or something nice, if it's cold.
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But actually, no. No, no. Okay, that's not me.
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Okay, all right.
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End of the moment.
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Yeah, let's go.
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You're feeling a little bit.
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Yeah, I'm feeling a little bit.
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You're feeling a little bit.
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Yeah, I'm feeling a little bit.
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Okay, something here means a little bit. So, a little bit.
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I am a little bit of a feeling.
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If you are feeling a feeling, it means, for example, if the weather is raining, then I'm sad.
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And when the sun is shining, I feel like I'm super.
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And I'm happy.
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Then I can say, I am feeling a feeling.
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Got it?
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I feel a feeling a feeling.
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Yeah, I feel a feeling a feeling.
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Yeah, I feel a feeling a feeling.
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Yeah, I feel a feeling a feeling.
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I am a feeling a feeling a feeling.
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Yes, I'm a little better.
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No, please No, please I'm taking vitamins and tablets,
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we hope that does not pass.
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I'm taking vitamins and tablets, I still hope that doesn't pass anything.
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I't it's I'm taking me .
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Also, nehmen ist immer wie to take.
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Ich nehme ein Taxi.
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I take a taxi.
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Teilnehmen.
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Nehmen.
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Teilnehmen.
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Take part.
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Immer so.
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Okay.
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Was war der Satz?
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Ich nehme Vitamin D Tabletten.
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Ich nehme Vitamin D Tabletten.
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Ich nehme Vitamin D Tabletten.
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Also ich hoffe.
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Also ich hoffe.
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Mir passiert das nicht.
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Mir passiert das nicht.
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Mir passiert das nicht.
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Passieren.
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Passieren.
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Ist Dativ.
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Bitte nicht passieren.
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Ne, ne, ne.
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Passieren.
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Genauso wie interessieren.
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Sag bitte don't say, I know, it's got R at the end.
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But we say, passieren, passieren, interessieren, telefonieren, informieren.
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All right?
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I hope that happens to me.
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Yeah, Dativ.
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What happened to you?
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What happened to you?
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Nothing happened to me.
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Nothing happened to me.
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Yeah, all right.
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It happened to me.
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It happens to me.
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I'm going to use Vitamin D-Tablettes,
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but I hope that it doesn't happen. Are you ready?
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The argument is a little short, but it's easy.
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Let's go.
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I'm going to use Vitamin D-Tablettes, but I hope that it doesn't happen.
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I hope that happens to me.
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I'm going to take vitamin D Tabletten, so I hope that happens to me.
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No more.
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No more.
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No more.
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Super.
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That's so abwechslungsreich.
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Exactly, that's so abwechslungsreich and facettenreich.
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That's so abwechslungsreich and facettenreich.
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also two words we have here we have a
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wexel of reich abwechslungs reich was it was it was it
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was it was it was it wexel of reich bedeutet not monoton bedeutet for example
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when it was a wexel of reich is it means it has no routine or it has no
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eintönigkeit
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so kann man sagen zum beispiel ich habe einen abwechslungsreichen job
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was bedeutet das bedeutet manchmal arbeite ich an einem projekt dann
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arbeite ich an einem anderen projekt ist abwechslungsreich es ist nicht monoton es wird nie langweilig alles klar
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nächstes wort ist facettenreich bedeutet es hat viele verschiedene aspekte oder seiten alles klar facettenreich.
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For example, this person has a facetten-reiche personality.
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Or I read a facetten-reiche roman.
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Sometimes I'm sad, sometimes I'm very witzig.
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Yeah, it's facetten-reich.
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So can you say, how much is in-depth.
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Yeah, almost.
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All right?
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Volley words up.
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It's so affixens-reich and facetten-reich.
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try to speak very quickly.
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It's very easy to speak.
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It's very easy to speak.
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I personally use these words often.
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It's very easy to speak.
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It's so easy to speak.
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It's so easy to speak.
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It's so easy to speak.
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No more?
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Very good.
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See you next video.
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Bye.
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Thank you, Janusz.
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the videos you make and easy german of course thank you thank you
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so much I learned a lot from easy german of course thank you guys guys next video and bye bye

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with the shadowing technique, a proven method for enhancing your spoken English skills. By listening to a native speaker discuss the seasons and express personal opinions about winter in Berlin, you'll practice cl pronunciation and intonation. This exercise emphasizes specific sentence structures and vocabulary that are prevalent in everyday conversations. Whether you are preparing for the IELTS speaking practice or simply want to refine your english speaking practice, this immersive experience will guide you in articulating thoughts more naturally and confidently.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • How do you find...? - This phrase is useful for asking for opinions.
  • I find... interesting - A structure to express personal thoughts.
  • Total - Indicates completeness; can also have an informal connotation in certain contexts.
  • Especially - Used to highlight specific aspects or opinions.
  • Winter - Seasonal vocabulary to describe cold weather and conditions.
  • Normal - Commonly used to express standard situations or reactions.
  • Cool - A slang term indicating something is fantastic or appealing.
  • Months - Essential vocabulary for discussing time, especially in German context.

Practice Tips

When engaging with the shadowing technique, especially with the pace of this video, it is crucial to focus on both speed and clarity. Here are some tailored tips to ensure you maximize your learning experience:

  • Repeat After Listening: Listen to each phrase at least three times before you attempt to repeat it. This repetition helps solidify the sounds and intonation.
  • Break it Down: If a sentence feels long or complicated, don't hesitate to break it into parts. Repeat smaller segments until you feel comfortable.
  • Adjust Your Speed: Initially, you might want to shadow at a slower pace. As you gain confidence, gradually increase to match the speaker's speed.
  • Emphasize Intonation: Pay attention to how the speaker uses tone to convey meaning. Practice mimicking their intonation for a more natural delivery.
  • Record and Review: Use a shadowing app or your device to record your practice. Listening back can help you identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and fluency.
  • Fun with Vocabulary: Experiment with using the new vocabulary in your sentences. Try creating your own phrases similar to those presented in the lesson.

By applying these strategies, you will enhance your ability to communicate effectively, making your english speaking practice more proficient and enjoyable.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.